Monday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden announced several top cabinet positions, and the General Services Administration opened up the
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Biden’s Cabinet: The Return of the Blob
Biden wants Antony Blinken — an establishment favorite who has been wrong on nearly every foreign-policy issue in the past
Mutual Fund Renaissance?
On the menu today: the return of active management, how COVID-19 affects trust in scientists, lessons from Japan, and another
Pennsylvania Republicans File Emergency Lawsuit to Block Certification of Election Results
Biden won Pennsylvania by more than 80,000 votes over President Trump and is expected to be awarded the Keystone State’s
America’s Elite Universities Hide Contributions from World’s Worst Human-Rights Abusers
Harvard, Cornell, and MIT routinely conceal millions in donations from the Gulf states, China, and Russia.
November 22, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Sunday, November 22nd, another setback for the Trump administration as more states move to certify the
Operation Warp Speed Chief Predicts Return to Normal Life in May as Americans Are Vaccinated
Dr. Moncef Slaoui said that about 70 percent of the U.S. population would have to be immunized “for true herd immunity.”
GOP Senator Pat Toomey Congratulates Biden, Urges Trump to Accept Election Results
The Pennsylvania Republican’s statement came shortly after the Trump campaign suffered its latest legal defeat in the state.
Judge Finds the Fatal Flaw in Trump Campaign’s Pennsylvania Case
The campaign’s post-election lawsuit was tossed, just before the commonwealth’s certification deadline.
Lindsey Graham’s the Law-and-Disorder Senator
Reading Time: < 1 minute South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who faces an ethics complaint for allegedly trying to sway
The Everlasting Power of Philanthropy
Seneca counsels givers to be anonymous and forget they’ve given, and urges recipients to be grateful and remember.
November 21, 2020 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode
On this edition for Saturday, November 21, hospitalizations continue to climb as COVID-19 cases break more records, an expert explains
Trump Fails to Convince Michigan GOP Lawmakers
Reading Time: 3 minutes Exhale. Following a tense week politically, more than half of American voters were able to breathe
Ben Carson Says He Was ‘Desperately Ill’ with COVID, But Is ‘Out of the Woods’ Now
The HUD secretary is convinced that the same monoclonal antibody treatment used on President Trump is responsible for saving his
Michigan Lawmakers Pledge to ‘Follow the Law’ After White House Meeting with Trump
Both the state senate majority leader and house speaker said they’d seen no evidence that would call Joe Biden’s win
Stunning Findings on Campaign-Finance Law
New research illustrates how public opinion, often misinformed, has served as a basis for courts to bless the restriction of
November 20, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Friday on the NewsHour, President-elect Joe Biden forges ahead with his transition to the White House as President Donald Trump
The Fake Controversy around Steve Mnuchin’s Fed Letter
Silly debates over whether emergency credit-facility programs should be allowed to expire — they should — distract from a more
Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s son, tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week, a spokesman confirmed on Friday evening.
How Joe Biden Plans to Make The American Empire Great Again
Throughout his campaign, Joe Biden railed against Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy, claiming it weakened the United States and
Lamar Alexander Calls on Trump Admin. to Give Biden Presidential Briefings
Senator Lamar Alexander on Friday called on the Trump administration to begin providing Joe Biden with presidential briefings and other
US Greenhouse Gas Emissions See Historic Plummet
Reading Time: 3 minutes Democrats: Be Afraid (Jeff) From the Bulwark: “The Republican party has won a national plurality exactly
Georgia Secretary of State Certifies Biden Win
While over 2,000 votes for President Trump were discovered during the recount, Biden won by a margin of 12,284 votes.
Pfizer to Request Emergency Use Authorization from FDA for Coronavirus Vaccine
The request comes after a Phase 3 clinical study showed Pfizer’s vaccine to be 95 percent effective in preventing the
The Hispanic Republican Vote
Reading Time: 19 minutes Every four years the Hispanic vote is suddenly rediscovered by politicians and pundits. What gets forgotten
Georgia Recount Confirms Biden Win in State
The results mark the first time since 1992 that a Democratic presidential candidate has won in Georgia, long considered a
November 19, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, U.S. health experts express worry as coronavirus rages and holiday gatherings approach. Plus: The pandemic’s public
Pandemic Post-Mortem
On the menu today: post-mortem on the Treasury market meltdown, PPP problems, the end of the CARES Act, and the
Biden Says He Discussed ‘National Mask Mandate’ with Governors
Joe Biden said in a Thursday address that he had discussed implementing a national mask mandate with a number of
Unprecedented donations poured into 2020 state and federal races
Political donors gave far more money than ever before to candidates in 2020 state and federal races.
Press Release: Joint report reveals record donations in 2020 state and federal races
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2020 — In the wake of an election cycle that saw more political spending than ever before,…
NRA Pays $2.5M Fine, Suspends N.Y. Insurance Sales
The NRA allegedly received over $1.8 million in associated royalties and fees through its insurance offers.
Remote Learning Is Here to Stay — How Can We Make it Better?
Reading Time: 3 minutes What Will Happen to Border Wall Construction Under a Biden Presidency? (Reader Steve) From the Arizona
The Last Negotiator: The Death of Saeb Erekat Could Mark the End of Palestinian Reconciliation
The untimely passing of Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat marks the end of not only a period, but of a generation.
CDC Warns Americans Not to Travel for Thanksgiving Holiday
Dr. Henry Walke, incident manager for the CDC, made the comments during a virtual briefing with media outlets on Thursday.
The Big Count: What’s Happening With the Census?
Reading Time: 6 minutes One month ago, on October 15, Americans wrapped up the US census amid a pandemic, economic
U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 250,000
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, at least 1,707 people died from the coronavirus on Tuesday.
November 18, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump and his allies continue to pursue legal challenges to the election, but Congress is
Self-financed candidates lose big despite massive investments
Even as self-financed candidates spend big in elections at all levels, their chances of winning remain low.
The COVID Vaccines: Bernie’s ‘Crooks’ to the Rescue
The regulations Sanders & Co. seek would destroy the incentives needed for innovation and leave us unprepared for the next